F1 Insiders Est. 2012
Ah Kvyat, Russian wunderkind. Capable of some good moves, more than capable of bad ones too. This weekend he found himself entangled with none other than his own team-mate. More than once Kyvat has proven that F1 material make lousy bumpercars. Sainz had to retire, Kyvat’s car was damaged, but at least he could continue … Read more
Yup, it ain’t over until the fat lady auctions of your stuff. But Manor has met its maker, and the auctioneers are addressing the bankrupt pink elephant in the room. Surviving memorabilia are up for sale at Gordon Brothers. For those who like to hang some serious racing equipment on the wall. http://www.gordonbrothers.co.uk Press the … Read more
Well, that isn’t really too hard to guess. It was amazingly boring. From the pictures of Chase Carey who didn’t have a clue of what to say to Putin, who he was sitting next to during the race, to the way Wehrlein and Ericsson made it to the finish. (IMHO: totally invisible) I had promised … Read more
The much-hated (to most F1 fans) shark fin and T-wing are no longer allowed starting next season. Talks in Paris on Tuesday between the leading teams, FIA-Director Jean Todt and Liberty Media top dog Chase Carey resulted in new regulations concerning aerodynamic parts on F1 cars. The regulations have been modified so that the shark … Read more
The F1 Strategy group met yesterday. One of the subjects covered was whether F1 teams will have 3 or can use 4 engines for 2018. The “less engines” rule was introduced as a measure to reduce cost. However, all engine suppliers have made the conclusion that this is asking a lot of the materials used. … Read more
Much has been written about the McLaren-Honda problems. Most people tend to blame Honda for not living up to the expectation. I tend to agree with them, but are they the only party to blame? Yesterday I wrote that some people thought it a stroke of genius for Honda to come into the V6 game … Read more
McLaren is sinking, or is the shit simply stacking higher? The McLaren/Alonso cooperation hasn’t had the best luck. Twice now. The first stint was announced the 19th of December of 2005: Alonso signed a 3 year contract with McLaren and would be driving for team from the 2007 season on. He was to be partnered … Read more
When the flag drops (at least some of) the bullshit stops. Australia’s round of Formula 1 Grand Prix racing can be checked of the list. It is done, and it is over. About a week ago I wrote an article about an “objective” way to measure fans’ expectance: the wonderfull world of betting. Here the … Read more
Early morning rise: check! Excited: check! Another team than Mercedes won: check! Am I satisfied: uhm… not so check.. And we are off for another season of Formula 1. “They” promised us bigger, better, stronger, faster. (Yes! The formula 1 version of the six million dollar man!) Engines, cars, drivers: everything was pushed to (and … Read more
Barcelona test have been started and finished. The world has seen the new equipment with which our heroes have to complete the season. A recap the “El Jefe” way. We have seen some surprises, some good, some bad. Good were the Ferrari’s. After some bad whispers, I thought this year was going to another disaster. … Read more
